Decapeptyl 0.1mg Injection
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Product introduction
Decapeptyl 0.1mg Injection is used in the treatment of prostate cancer. It is also used to treat endometriosis (endometrium of uterus grows excessively and causes symptoms like pain, heavy or irregular periods), and central precocious puberty (very early puberty).
Decapeptyl 0.1mg Injection is given as an injection under the skin by a qualified medical professional. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
Hot flashes, weakness, increased sweating, fatigue, back pain, and erectile dysfunction are some very common side effects of this medicine. The long-term use of medicine may cause weakened bones and a reduction in bone mineral density. You are advised to take vitamin D and calcium supplements while taking this medicine. It might cause menstrual periods to stop for a period of 7- 12 weeks, inform your doctor if menstrual bleeding continues even during the treatment.
Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have a history of drinking alcohol, smoking, and osteoporosis. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.
Decapeptyl 0.1mg Injection is given as an injection under the skin by a qualified medical professional. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
Hot flashes, weakness, increased sweating, fatigue, back pain, and erectile dysfunction are some very common side effects of this medicine. The long-term use of medicine may cause weakened bones and a reduction in bone mineral density. You are advised to take vitamin D and calcium supplements while taking this medicine. It might cause menstrual periods to stop for a period of 7- 12 weeks, inform your doctor if menstrual bleeding continues even during the treatment.
Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have a history of drinking alcohol, smoking, and osteoporosis. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.
Uses of Decapeptyl Injection
- Prostate cancer
- Endometriosis
- Uterine fibroids
- Precocious puberty (premature puberty)
- Female infertility
Side effects of Decapeptyl Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Decapeptyl
- Weakness
- Increased sweating
- Back pain
- Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
- Hot flashes
- Erectile dysfunction
How to use Decapeptyl Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Decapeptyl Injection works
Decapeptyl 0.1mg Injection reduces the amount of sex hormones (testosterone in men and estrogen in women). It works by decreasing the blood levels of testosterone in males. Decapeptyl 0.1mg Injection also acts by shutting off hormones made by the ovaries (female reproductive organs), so the estrogen (one of the hormones that causes females to have periods) level is lowered.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Decapeptyl 0.1mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Decapeptyl 0.1mg Injection is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Decapeptyl 0.1mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Decapeptyl 0.1mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
You may feel dizzy, tired or have problems with your eyesight such as blurred vision. This may affect your driving ability.
You may feel dizzy, tired or have problems with your eyesight such as blurred vision. This may affect your driving ability.
Kidney
CAUTION
Decapeptyl 0.1mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Decapeptyl 0.1mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Decapeptyl 0.1mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Decapeptyl 0.1mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Decapeptyl Injection?
If you miss a dose of Decapeptyl 0.1mg Injection, please consult your doctor.\n
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Decapeptyl 0.1mg Injection helps in the treatment of locally advanced or metastatic prostate cancer.
- It is given as an injection either under the skin or into a muscle.
- It may cause dizziness and visual disturbances. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- It will cause menstrual periods to stop. Periods will resume 7-12 weeks after the final injection. Consult your doctor if you experience menstrual bleed despite treatment.
- Use non-hormonal methods of contraception such as condoms to prevent pregnancy during treatment, as this medicine may be harmful to a developing baby.
- Long term treatment may lead to bone loss and a higher risk of bone fractures, especially if you are a heavy drinker, a smoker, or have a family history of osteoporosis.
- It may also be used to treat endometriosis and precocious puberty (premature puberty).
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Polypeptides
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
HORMONES
Action Class
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) Agonists
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Decapeptyl 0.1mg Injection
Once A Day
47%
Once A Month
27%
Once A Week
18%
Twice A Month
4%
Twice A Day
4%
Thrice A week
1%
What are you using Decapeptyl Injection for?
Others
95%
Prostate canc*
5%
*Prostate cancer
How much was the improvement?
Poor
50%
Average
28%
Excellent
22%
What were the side-effects while using Decapeptyl 0.1mg Injection?
No Side Effec*
50%
Increased swe*
17%
Weakness
17%
Hot flashes
17%
*No Side Effect, Increased sweating
How do you take Decapeptyl Injection?
With or witho*
100%
*With or without food
Please rate Decapeptyl 0.1mg Injection on price
Expensive
50%
Not Expensive
33%
Average
17%
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Address: K-28/1, ADDITIONAL MIDC , ANAND NAGAR , AMBERNATH - 421506 , INDIA
Country of origin: Germany
Expires on or after: November, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Decapeptyl 0.1mg Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: November, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Decapeptyl 0.1mg Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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